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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Dessert," Chapter 39 - "Digestif," Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul learn from the voicemails on Michel's phone?
(a) That Michel is planning to go live with Serge and Babette.
(b) That Michel and Claire are keeping something from him.
(c) That Michel has a new secret girlfriend.
(d) That the boys have set an appointment to meet Beau.

2. From whom does Michel gotten LPs when he was eight?
(a) Mr. Von Deisen.
(b) Mr. Hoover.
(c) Mr. Breedveld.
(d) Mr. Anderson.

3. Who is Rick?
(a) Claire's first husband.
(b) Paul and Claire's son.
(c) Serge and Babette's son.
(d) Serge and Babette's adopted son.

4. How does Paul respond to the principal's comments about the school essay?
(a) He explains that Michel has been going through a rough patch.
(b) He is shocked and disappointed in Michel.
(c) He asserts that the principal is not very good at his job.
(d) He admits to helping Michel write it.

5. Which statement best describes Paul's attitude towards Serge?
(a) Paul distrusts Serge on principle because he is a politician.
(b) Paul is envious of Serge's success and believes he is an honest, straight-talking person.
(c) Paul is contemptuous of Serge and thinks he is a pompous hypocrite.
(d) Paul admires Serge and thinks Serge's unassuming humility will win him the election.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the restroom, what does the man with the beard ask Paul?

2. How much does Serge say people get for manslaughter in their country?

3. According to Claire, what has Serge finally understood at the end of the novel?

4. What difficulty does the restaurant manager encounter when serving the wine?

5. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?

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